MLB playoff TV schedule, channel, times, updated postseason bracket

A winner-take-all Game 5 between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in an American League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 10, will complete the puzzle.

It's the only division series of the four in the two leagues that has gone the distance.

And it's the only one that has seen the road team win every game. After the White Sox won the first two games in Cleveland, the Guardians, with their season on the line, won the next two in Chicago. The Guardians' offense erupted for nine runs in both Games 3 and 4 after being limited to three across the first two games by the White Sox pitching.

The winner faces the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Championship Series, starting Monday, Oct. 12, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays swept the New York Yankees on the other side of the bracket in their ALDS.

In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers have one more off day before starting the National League Championship Series on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Here's what to know about the MLB playoff schedule, including start times, where to watch, probable pitchers and an updated bracket:

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The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians play in a deciding Game 5 of their American League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Cleveland.

What time is the Guardians vs White Sox game tonight?

Game 5 of the series between the Guardians and the White Sox is set for 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Oct. 10, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Where to watch MLB playoff games tonight?

TBS will air the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Guardians vs. White Sox probable pitchers

Guardians' Gavin Williams (14-8, 3.76 ERA) vs. White Sox's Sean Burke (11-7, 3.34 ERA).

Two teams are remaining in the National League and three teams are left in the American League (seed in parentheses):

The format for each round of the MLB playoffs is as follows:

Wild-card: Best-of-three with lowest seeds hosting all the games

Division series: Best-of-five with a 2-2-1 format

Championship series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format

World Series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format

Here's the full bracket for the 2026 MLB playoffs as of Oct. 9:

Chicago Cubs (5) at San Diego Padres (4); Padres win series, 2-0

Philadelphia Phillies (6) at Atlanta Braves (3); Braves win series, 2-1

San Diego Padres (4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1); Brewers win series, 3-1

Atlanta Braves (3) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (2); Dodgers win series, 3-1

Best of seven, games begin Sunday, Oct. 11

Game 1: Dodgers at Brewers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., American Family Field

Game 2: Dodgers at Brewers, Monday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m., American Family Field

Game 3: Brewers at Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Dodger Stadium

Game 4: Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Dodger Stadium

Game 5: Brewers at Dodgers (if necessary), Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m., Dodger Stadium

Game 6: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Sunday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., American Family Field

Game 7: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., American Family Field

Chicago White Sox (6) at Houston Astros (3); White Sox win series, 2-0

Boston Red Sox (5) at New York Yankees (4); Yankees win series, 2-0

New York Yankees (4) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (1); Rays win series, 3-0

Chicago White Sox (6) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2); series tied, 2-2

Best of seven, games begin Monday, Oct. 1 2

Game 1: Guardians/White Sox at Rays, Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field

Game 2: Guardians/White Sox at Rays, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field

Game 3: Rays at Guardians/White Sox, Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m.

Game 4: Rays at Guardians/White Sox, Friday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Game 5 (if necessary): Rays at Guardians/White Sox, Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Game 6 (if necessary): Guardians/White Sox at Rays, Monday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m., Tropicana Field

Game 7 (if necessary): Guardians/White Sox at Rays, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field

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Best of seven, games begin Friday, Oct. 23

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